Tiny homes aren't legal in every state, so before you start your eco-conscious home journey, be sure your future shipping container home site complies with local and state ordinances.

Nowadays more and more architects and builders are finding used free or for sale cargo containers at discount prices to construct all kinds of houses, homes and office structures.

According to the company's website, the Rising Sun shipping container house is for sale, starting at a base price of $85,000 and ranging up to $120,000 with upgrades.

Rentable Shipping Container House Comes With Roof Deck and Garage Door. A great example of a shipping container ... in custom-built shipping container homes. ... open-plan kitchen, dining ...

The first shipping container home is currently listed for $585,000. The median price for a home in Sioux Falls is $312,000, according to Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire .

One such property, a 640-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-story home constructed with two retired shipping containers has hit the market for $179,000 at 2966 Ashland St.

The Porter is one of the most ambitious shipping container-based houses we've seen in a while. Designer Bob's Containers has maximized living space in the compact home by installing a large garage ...

Lexi and Diego Newkirk built a two-story shipping container home on their land in Texas. They invested about $100,000 in the home, building a full-size kitchen and a luxury bathroom.